How to Pronounce "shot full of holes"
expression
SHAHT FUHL uhv HOHLZ
SHOT FUHL ov HOHLZ
Definition
Describes something, usually an idea, argument, or plan, that has many problems, mistakes, or weaknesses. Literally, it refers to an object with many holes from being shot.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈʃɑt/ /ˈfʊɫ/ /ˈəv/ /ˈhoʊɫz
British English
ʃˈɒt/ /fˈʊl/ /ˈɒv/ /hˈəʊlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SHAHT FUHL uhv HOHLZ
UK
SHOT FUHL ov HOHLZ
Listen in Context
His plan was shot full of holes and wouldn't work.
Their argument was shot full of holes by the teacher.
The story he told was shot full of holes and nobody believed it.
Honestly, your explanation is shot full of holes—none of it adds up.